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$406+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ANC
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage (ANC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$406
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$651
From Des Moines to Anchorage
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop14h 53mDelta
Fri 10/106:05 amANC - DSM
1 stop11h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/19$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:23 amDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Mon 9/2210:00 pmANC - DSM
1 stop16h 13mDelta
Deal found 8/19$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:55 amDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 58mDelta
Fri 9/196:15 amANC - DSM
1 stop24h 59mDelta
Deal found 8/19$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:18 amDSM - ANC
2 stops12h 59mDelta
Thu 9/186:15 amANC - DSM
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Deal found 8/19$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:55 amDSM - ANC
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Sun 9/2110:00 pmANC - DSM
1 stop20h 01mDelta
Deal found 8/19$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/182:37 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop13h 22mDelta
Sun 12/1412:40 amANC - DSM
2 stops10h 28mDelta
Deal found 8/19$528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:49 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop13h 47mDelta
Fri 9/196:15 amANC - DSM
1 stop24h 59mDelta
Deal found 8/19$534
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1111:06 amDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Sun 10/196:05 amANC - DSM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/17$536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:32 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Sat 10/186:00 amANC - DSM
2 stops12h 03mDelta
Deal found 8/17$537
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1111:06 amDSM - ANC
2 stops14h 37mDelta
Tue 10/219:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/17$541

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:49 pm-1:36 am

1 stop13h 47m

Anchorage

Fri 10/10

6:05 am-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$406

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

2:37 pm-12:59 am

1 stop13h 22m

Anchorage

Mon 12/15

6:10 am-9:24 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$406

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

2:40 pm-12:51 am

1 stop13h 11m

Anchorage

Sun 10/19

9:45 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$504

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

5:12 am-11:05 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$427

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

12:35 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$432

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

8:00 am-10:51 pm

3 stops17h 51m

$477

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 9/2

5:25 pm-1:35 am

1 stop11h 10m

$907

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 9/2

1:10 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$922

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Deals found on 8/19

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Anchorage

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Des Moines to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Anchorage. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Anchorage in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Anchorage. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Anchorage, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Anchorage. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Delta can get you from Des Moines to Anchorage in just under 13h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Anchorage is about 2668 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Anchorage is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $461 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $518 and $607 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $427 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $432 and United Airlines from $477 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Anchorage flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Des Moines to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$518Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$607Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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